Turmeric and Weight Loss

Obesity is an increasing social and medical problem all over the world and refers to having too much body fat.

However, it is not like being overweight which refers to weighing too much. A person maybe overweight because of extra muscle or bone or water retention in the body.

Both result in a person having more than the recommended healthy body weight.

This could cause a host of medical problems like osteoarthritis, gallstones, liver problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea etc.

Apart from eating too much, obesity can be caused by excess alcohol consumption, menopause, hypothyroidism, not exercising etc. The first step to fighting obesity or being overweight is to start a weight loss program.

This includes following a strict diet, exercise and in some cases even surgery.

Turmeric and Weight Loss

Fat burning is critical to weight loss. The liver is the organ that is essential for fat burning. Studies have found that when the liver gets damaged, detoxification process reduces.

Turmeric can help detoxify the liver and protect cell damage caused due to environmental pollutants, attack from free radicals etc.

Research has found that turmeric extracts can lower blood cholesterol levels – especially LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol. It has lipid lowering properties. This can reduce cholesterol levels and benefit weight loss by reducing adipose tissue weight gain.

Thermogenesis is a process that takes place when fat is burned by the central nervous system in order to maintain body temperature.

Curcumin in turmeric can fasten to capsaicin receptors and increase thermogenesis rates. This leads to greater fat burning and helps with weight loss.

In vitro and in vivo experiments or weight loss through angiogenesis – new blood vessel growth – and reducing fat content in fat cells have been conducted.

Just like how tumors grow, adipose tissues which store fat cells require angiogenesis to provide the required nutrients and oxygen to adipocytes (fat cells), curcumin is said to have anti-angiogenic properties that could reduce fat mass and inhibit fat tissue growth therefore leading to weight loss in obese people.

The following research demonstrates the angiogenesis properties of turmeric that could stop fat tissue spread. Angiogenesis is required by the body to create fat tissue. 18 mice divided into 3 groups were fed special diets for 12 weeks.

The control group was given a diet containing 4% fat, the ‘high fat’ group was given 22% fat and the last group was given the same ‘high fat’ diet combined with curcumin – around 1.5 – 1.75mg daily. At the end of the study period, the fat distribution and total weight gain were registered.

The group fed the high fat plus curcumin diet had reduced total body fat and weight gain compared to the group fed the high fat diet with no curcumin.

The curcumin group also had lower triglycerides, fatty acid, blood glucose, liver fat and blood cholesterol levels. This demonstrates that turmeric may benefit weight loss programs. Research is required on the quantity of dietary turmeric that can help with weight loss.

The various health problems that can be caused due to obesity have been enumerated. Curcumin is known to help reduce inflammation, therefore helping in reducing the risk of developing arthritis and heart problems.

Turmeric could regulate lipid metabolism that is the main cause of obesity and attendant health issues. Studies are underway to find evidence about the role curcumin plays in down-regulating obesity and therefore lessening the impact of associated health problems.

Turmeric also improves digestion, helps protect the liver etc. Hence obese people looking to lose weight may gain from including turmeric in their diet.

However, turmeric must not be the only weight loss strategy for obese and overweight people, but part of a more comprehensive program.

Dosage

Turmeric is available as powder-filled capsules, fluids or tincture.

The daily dosage of standardized curcumin powder is 400-600mg thrice daily. It is best to use turmeric as part of diet along with black pepper and fats to improve its absorption.

Precautions

We have to exercise caution when combining it with medications or supplements taken to slow down blood clotting. Turmeric supplements must be stopped two weeks prior to a surgery.

It must not be consumed by diabetic patients, those with gallbladder problems and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor about the right dosage to consume for a specific medical condition.

Taken in excess, turmeric supplements could cause nausea, diarrhea, indigestion or dizziness.

One of the most important fact to be considered is that while turmeric as a spice is very safe but the same is not true when you take supplements.

It is best to but good quality turmeric powder (organic if possible) and then use it rather than going for supplements. Also in case of any confusion consult your doctor.

Turmeric supplements have blood sugar lowering effect and this effect could add to the action of diabetes medication lowering blood sugar abnormally. Therefore they are not advised if you are already on medications but recent research shows that it is safe to take curcumin/turmeric supplements with certain anti-diabetes medication. Turmeric in diet is absolutely safe and you can take it therapeutically for diabetes.

I recently started using turmeric but with flax seed meal and I saw results in a week, I loss 5 pounds and was happy to see the difference in my clothes. I mix the turmeric and flax seed in my cereal, my soup and my hot chocolate at nights which gives me a good sleep.

How much flax seed and turmeric do you add to your cereal? Also, what type of cereal are you adding the flax seed and turmeric are you adding? Are you doing anything else to assist with your weight loss

I make the turmeric paste, I’m a breast cancer survivor, diabetic, with high blood pressure and the works. It’s been two weeks mixing in with lemon juice and cinnamon and honey, I like it with warm water like a tea only in the morning. My skin is clearing and inflammation is less painful. I also give it to my two dogs, a pit and beagle Mic

I personally believe that everyone starts out before some research thinking that high carb low fat diet is the healthy/best diet. So every few years somebody comes out with a new diet that is not high carb low fat, Atkins/keto.
The reason these diets work is how people lose weight better. With high carb diets you need to eat more often but smaller meals than a more balanced macro diet. With higher fat/protein diets you don’t need to eat as much because you feel more full but is usually more calorie dense.
Paleo is also along the same sort of lines where it is more balanced but its focus is on more natural foods. Eating less processed food is good for you and often makes you feel better because processed food is made to taste good not be healthy.

There has been much research on turmeric and lipoma but turmeric has anti-tumor properties. You can take The Golden Paste 1/2 to 1 teaspoon and raise the dose to 1-2 teaspoons twice a day gradually as to how it suits you. Here is the recipe: http://www.turmericforhealth.com/turmeric-recipes/how-to-make-turmeric-paste-or-golden-paste
It will require a month’s time to see any visible difference. If you observe a difference such as shrinkage in size then you can continue the therapy.

I can attest to this. I have been drinking golden milk and never realized this until one day I noticed that a knot on my shoulder was simply gone. I thought about what all I was taking, and it had to be the golden milk. I checked on a lipoma on my chest and it was half it’s size. Also one under my breastbone…almost gone….one on my arm near the elbow….soft and squishy where it had been hard….one on the inside of the same arm…flattened out but still there. I have been making sure I get some turmeric everyday and it’s nice to have a guide to dosage so I can step it up a bit. I also get these whiteheads in hair follicles and swollen lymph nodes when I use regular deodorant. I have been prone to boils as well. These have all gotten much better if not downright disappearing. I did a quick search tonight to see if there was a connection…and you made it for me! I now try to substitute my evening meal with two tbspns of peanut butter with honey and a mug of golden milk. If I can’t, I make sure I take turmeric capsules and coconut oil and peppe

I take a teaspoon twice a day of turmeric. The organic turmeric, I found it in Target. Really helps with weight loss as long as you are reducing your caloric intake daily. It helps when you reach a plateau.

Golden milk is a delicious way to add oil and pepper as well since they make the turmeric more effective. Look up the recipes and choose one that uses coconut oil. If you like chai lattes…you should like this.

Hi every one !
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I just started using turmeric for weight loss and insomnia. Read that using about 1 tsp in about 2 cups of coconut milk (I used that carton kind), along with 1/4 tsp. of pepper and honey or real maple syrup to taste. Warm this, but do not let it come to a boil. It was very good, and I fell to sleep easily last night. It was called “Golden Milk” in the article. I hope this works as well on my weight reduction. I also started sprinkling turmeric and pepper on my eggs, as I read turmeric needs pepper to be absorbed good.

Hi! I’m not fat but hade some extra kilograms after having two babies in my 40 ties . So one month ago I started drink milk with turmeric, cinnamon and honey in the morning before the breakfast and before to go to sleep…. it works wonders! Iv lost 4 kg and this drink just give a kick to my metabolism !!! The kg are just disappearing !!! Even without sport activity! Of course I’m not ‘ pigging out ‘ with food, watching what I’m eating. I’m so so happy!

It wouldn’t be doing anything.. Turmeric first has to contain curcimum. Organic is best.. Cheap brands msy be low grade. Use quality coconut oil.. Not milk the fat in coconut oil helps the body absorb the turmeric, without the carrier oil it will go straight through system.
Black peppercorns grounded. Contains pipirine and mixed together you have your golden paste.
Tablespoon 3 times a day in food or milk yum and healthy.. Safe for furry friends to consume too
Go to Facebook turmeric users group for golden paste cooking method. Honey mainly for taste.
Hope helps.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is great to hear that turmeric helps with insomnia, since there hasnt been much research on this. Keep a tab on the amount of honey you use. It should help in weight loss.

I know I am a bit late to post, but I just heard of this herb. I have really bad arthritis in my left foot and it is deformed due to an accident. I have went from 252 lbs to 170lbs and now can’t loose anymore. Due to my disability I can’t exercise like a regular person would. So, my question is since I want to use the powder and not the supplement, and I want to use it for both weight loss, and health benefits how much should I take and how often? I have several problems due to an auto accident. I spent a year in a wheelchair and learned how to walk again. I have also had 13 surgeries from both of my feet being crushed. My right foot/ankle has 5 pins and a plate in it, and my right foot has 16 pins and 5 plates in it. I have noticed that my feet aren’t as bad since I lost the weight, and I’m sure that that’s a natural occurrence. If I could loose the last 40 lbs I feel that I would feel even better. I am so excited to try this, and any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Hi with the powder just start out with a small amount of T and fresh ground pepper to see how your body and its organs react to it. if you enjoy the taste of both like I do…
then just increase the amount you add to your meals!

1/2 cup powdered organic turmeric..1 cup or so of water 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper. 1/3 cup coconut oil. Need oil to absorb turmeric into the body
Method.. Mix turmeric and some of the water together in a saucepan over medium heat and add water to stop getting too dry stirring and watching don’t let it burn for 10 minutes or so.. Get a good consistency.. Then add coconut and pepper.. Stir in. Let cool. Put in glass jars. Use within 2 weeks.

I have been doing various forms of intermittent fasting, mostly Brad Pilon’s “eat stop eat” or Michael Moseley and Mimi Spencer’s 5:2 Fast Diet since January. On fast days I eat nearly all of my 500 calories in one meal. The rest of the time I have a flat spoon of turmeric (just ordinary powder form the health food shop or the supermarket) mixed with a flat spoon of veg stock powder in a mug of hot water to make a thin consomme type soup. I have this mixture about 4 or 5 times on “fast” days. Since January I haven’t lost a single ounce, I am in the healthy BMI range so that’s fine, but I have lost 3 inches from my waist – this might have happened anyway due to the fasting, but I am going to continue with the turmeric, I’m finding it all very do-able, even if it’s just the placebo effect of taking a “medicine” to help me

Hi, I have been taking Turmeric Curcumin on & off for awhile. I am obese, have depression, & Fibromyalgia. I read in this thread that someone takes 2000 mg? Is that right? & is it the spice? Or another form? & what is DE & where do you get it, & Bromain? This thread has really caught my interest, hopefully someone will help with my questions. Thank you Missy H

Hi Missy,
I understand your situation. I was 265lbs now down to 21 lbs in 14 weeks.
I have been starting my day with juice (with my juicer). It’s made with a full bunch of celery (great for depression), 6 carrots, 6 green apples, a zucchini or a cucumber. I started out drinking this daily for 2 months, but have since cut it down to 4 times a week. I have a chicken broth with onions, garlic, tumeric and cracked black pepper and olive oil, once a day.
I have cut out all processed foods, tea, coffee, soft drinks etc.. and definitely no processed sugar.
Believe it or not, ive not once craved chocolate or red meat (and I was a meat and 3 veg girl), and enjoy being free of my fibro myalgia, depression, headaches, lethargy, reflux.. oh the list goes on!
If you’d like to check out a great website, it’s called ‘Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead’.
I wish you all the very best x

It needs to be cooked for greater effectiveness. Turmeric is nice for mild curry flavour.. But for pure medicinal reasons see my comment and recipe previous. Add coconut oil to aid the absorption into the body and black pepper contains piperine which is a powerful ingredient that all combined will give you almost immediate effect.. With no ill effects in most cases.. Also give to your pets they love taste and keeps them very healthy. I freeze my golden paste in little blobs and then put in jars in fridge and then take one or two blobs 3 times a day.. Very convenient. With rice..in my coffee.. Yes yum.. Soup .. Nutribullet.. Whatever you like. Your body will thank you for this. Peace and Love

I make it into a tea..I heat a 12 oz coffee cup of water…I use a 1/2 tsp turmeric, a 1/2 tsp of ginger, a pinch of Ceyenne pepper, and a dab of lemon juice..I drink 3 cups a day…breakfast, lunch and dinner…in just a little over a month I’m down from 209.8 to 182.8…but I exercise regular and watch what I eat as well..I’ve gone from a 14-16 pants to a size 10 and am in a large shirt where I was in a 2x-3x

I was recently diagnosed with MRSA. I decided to take turmeric as well as the prescribed antibiotic. However, after going through four antibiotics I found none that worked for me. So I’m taking 2,000 mg of turmeric a day. This has had the added benefit of breaking through my weight loss plateau. I used to think that 165 pounds and a US size 16 was the smallest I could get, because my ribs were bony at that weight. I carried it well, and even the doctor thought I couldn’t lose any more weight. Three weeks later, I’m now 155 pounds and between a US 12 and 14, and lost a band size on my bra. I’m excited. My family was into natural healing and had tried a lot of things in conjunction with a vegan diet and lots of exercise, and I still only hit a US 16. I haven’t been this weight since I was 15, which was 18 years ago.

Does the turmeric make you smell bad when you sweat? Because I know that’s what happens when you eat is as a spice I food, but if you were to make you’re own capsules with it that would release the turmeric inside you’re stomach, would you still smell? Basically my question to you is, when you ate this for three weeks, when you worked out or sweat at all, did you smell badly of turmeric?

I start take tumeric for inflammation and it greatly reduce the pain and burning .but I notice I was at the same weight I was for the past 4 month and I eat all the junk food I can get my hands on, but befor the tumeric if I smell junk food I put on the weight I even eat Icecream late at night and no change in my weight, so I strongly believe it works

I’ve been using turmeric powder every other day for about a month and a half… I am losing weight and my cellulite seems to be smoothing out along with my skin really benefiting, also my digestive system has benefited… Very little gas and seems like it detoxes the body. Great for inflammation and joint pain. I’m sold. Oh yeah…belly fat melting away!

How much Tumeric powder do you take and how o you take the powder? How many times per day do you take it? Please need a Ton to f help and need, need help with joint pain and weight. Thank you so, so much!

Turmeric helps losing weigh for sure. No matter how much I eat, I always stay skinny. When I stopped taking turmeric for a long period of time, I had a hard time to stay skinny. The reason I quit taking turmeric because I didn’t have to make them. This Summer I have time, so I make a lot of turmeric tiny balls. I mixed turmeric powder with honey and make tiny balls so that I can swallow easily.

I have used 2 tbsp. of organic Turmeric Spice every day for over 2 months now along with Diatomaceous Earth (DE). I have lost 20-30 lbs. over the course of four months (unintended consequence but very happy I did). I initially started using both due to high cholesterol (BAD cholesterol was 300 – high in February). As of May 6th of this year bad cholesterol was 210 which is well within the normal range.

Should dosage of tumeric be relative to weight? If a100 pound person takes 1200 mg a day, should a 200 pound person take 2400? My Vitamin Shoppe brand of tumeric says to take one 300 mg capsule twice a day, but that just does not seem like it would be enough to acheive good results for my knee pain.

People taking tumeric supplement and getting good results are listed on several reviews, such as web md, or even amazon. If you have problems with tumeric as help to lots of common afflictions please list . From the feedback I have read of its users, it seems to be very beloved. I am using tumeric along with bromelain for my knee, and it seems to be working.

Jack, there are several potential issues:
1) Overdose is very easy
2) You are just taking curcumin, turmeric is much more that curcumin. for example eating apple is not same as taking Vitamin A supplement. Apple is much more than that
3) I recommend turmeric to be part of life and as a supplement it always remains as a medication
4) You cannot control the quality of a supplement. It is much easier to do so with powder
5) Supplement is much more expensive than powder.

I am not saying users will not benefit, but I believe the above points make a strong case to take turmeric powder and not supplement.

Yes turmeric powder should be available in the same section as black pepper. It has an orange colour. Preferably go for organic turmeric. You can check our recommendation at http://www.turmericforhealth.com

This should state ” just started on supplements. First time with turmeric. Amazon has many positive reviews regarding supplement version. Hoping it helps me. Glad to ser jacks positive review. Might consider powder if no luck with supplements.

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